Even air pumps are getting fancier, more expensive in the East Village

At the Gulf Station on Second Avenue at First Street...

Before! A beat-up machine that only took quarters...

Now!

The fancy digital one that costs $1.50...

[Photo yesterday by Bobby Williams]

P.S.

Have you tried the bagels at Gulf? They don't look or taste as good as advertised...

Dear East 12th Street: Please do not disturb the air sampling

A reader notes the following: There's an air sampling in progress on East 12th Street... As the sign warns, please do not disturb.

And here we thought Booker & Dax was handing out samples of their cocktails...

We'll let you know how the air is.